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Baseline patient characteristics.
| Characteristic | Usual care (N = 65), n (%) | Intervention (N = 60), n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age (SD) | 36.6 (16.2) | 43.0 (15.9) |
| Male | 30 (46.1) | 25 (41.7) |
| SIMDa (quintiles) | ||
| Most deprived—1 | 18 (27.7) | 10 (16.7) |
| 2 | 18 (27.7) | 4 (6.7) |
| 3 | 9 (13.8) | 4 (6.7) |
| 4 | 8 (12.3) | 12 (20.0) |
| Least deprived—5 | 12 (18.5) | 30 (50.0) |
| Currently employed | 49 (75.4) | 45 (75.0) |
SD standard deviation.
aSIMD—Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation is a relative measure of deprivation21.
